The new City Sampler from Portland, Oregon was coordinated by Portland Independent Artisans Cooperative (PDXindie) for the Sampler. They grabbed items from 20 Portland artists to create 100 boxes. Here are a few of my personal favorites from the collection: cute Robo Dino sticker from Lolly-Tots little glass mobile from Leah Pellegrini recycled marble thumbtacks […]
I’ve been a fan of Happy Owl Glassworks for a long time, and was excited to see they’re currently having a “Migration Sale“–all bird-themed items are 30% off! The sale lasts until Friday, November 14, so hop to it.
My favorite art/craft/design shop in L.A., ReForm School, is relocating to a larger storefront and is having an online sale to celebrate. Since their physical doors are closed until next Tuesday, you can get 15% off all online purchases until they reopen. You can read more about their move in their guest post on design*sponge, […]
I was doing some browsing on Etsy and came across Hikje’s shop. There’s something very appealing about the angular, cartoony offerings therein. I especially love these twine-wrapped cranes (wrecking balls?) built from string and cardboard.
If you are in the Bay Area, don’t miss the second annual Holiday Artisan Fair 2008 at the De Young Museum in Golden Gate Park San Francisco on November 21 and 22. This festive seasonal event offers distinctive pieces from tabletop to textiles that make for artful gifting. The Fair will feature the work of […]
Fashion Inside Out: Daniel V’s Guide to How Style Happens from Inspiration to Runway and Beyond by Daniel Vosovic Pre-Order on Amazon ($19.77, available Oct 28th) Daniel Vosovic’s Web Site Daniel Vosovic’s Project Runway Blog I think most of you know by now how much of a Project Runway junkie I am. My favorite season […]
I’m not sure how I even came across the My Aunt Debbie shop, but it’s a load of fun–colorful, clever, and kitschy. Her offerings run the gamut from jewelry to clothing to housewares, with all of it made from repurposed and thrifted materials combined in new ways. Some of my favorite items in her shop […]
